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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because rich parents won’t dare let their offspring get their hands dirty.  [/quote]

This is probably the truth.  Even though cars will drive themselves some day, cars won't be fixing them. In the future computers won't replace them like they will other jobs - like lawyers, doctors, etc.. There is a shortage of mechanics, so there is good job security.  The pay is very good.  A mechanic will always be able to keep his families cars on the road without spending a ton of money. You don't need much training to begin the career - which means less student loan debt.

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I disagree that the "Rich" don't want their kids to get their hands dirty. I'd happily give my child the $300k we have saved for college should they want to pursue a trade. They have trust funds so I'd much rather that they take advantage of their luck and do something that makes them happy- especially a career that allows a healthy work/life balance. I'd rather have my kids working 40 hours a week as small business owners or mechanics than 80 hours [b]a week as lawyers[/b].
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I agree, few things would disappoint me more.[/quote]

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